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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1945

Page

10

Weather and cleats mark pro football playoff clash notes

In Cleveland on December 17 the playoff game featured heavy cold with a double zero thermometer reading. Washington coach Dad Degroot kept cleats despite Walsh choosing to continue with them to ensure fair play. The intermission featured the Washington Band’s White Christmas act and James Doyle recalls Lou Boudreau’s headaches becoming powders for reply.

Cleveland Washington Steve Bagarus Adam Walsh Dad Degroot Degroot Walsh Washington Band

Homesick Huck Geary Seeks Navy Reinstate Amid Eligibility Debate

The article notes Homesick Huck Geary leaving the Navy and requesting reinstatement on the Pittsburgh Pi active list. It argues he may be entitled to a third strike before being out for good and discusses potential ballot manipulation in the Big Ten vote to delay applying a winter season eligibility rule. It cites Michigan’s Ross and Bob Hume and Indiana’s Campbell Kane as players affected by the rule, and mentions Chicago writers questioning Cubs and Yankees relations.

Huck Geary Pittsburgh Pirates Big Ten Michigan Ross Bob Hume Indiana Campbell Kane Chicago Cubs Yankees

Players fear costly errors in tough court conditions

Coaches say the team avoided big mistakes due to awareness of danger in the joint. The worst error would be entering the joint on such a day, reflecting heightened vigilance and risk of costly penalties.

Hank Borowy Jim Gallagher Cording

Help Wanted Colored Couple for House and Grounds Care

A classified notice seeks a colored couple to live in a modern house with electricity and bath, offering generous pay. Applicants should call 5472 after 6 p m. The same column advertises large desirable lots for sale in a good neighborhood with contact P O Box 359 City.

P. O City

Ireland's rebirth shines as a holiday and trade hub

Dublin reports Ireland's economy rebounding under De Valera, with growth from 31,000 to 660,000 acres of wheat and self-sufficient fodder, plus new manufacturing and slum redevelopment. Neutrally aiding wartime trade helped prosperity while addressing poverty and urban slums.

Eamon de Valera Ireland Dublin de Valera

Riverside Rendezvous Dance Night Near Berryville

Every Saturday night at Riverside Rendezvous five miles east of Berryville features good music and dancing. Local venue hosts weekly social event with live entertainment and community turnout.

Riverside Rendezvous Berryville

Lost billfold of M. H. Rosenberger in Hayfield Virginia

A lost billfold belonging to M. H. Rosenberger of Hayfield Virginia containing driver’s permit checkbook and savings passbook. Reward offered upon return. Notice dated December 15 1921.

M. H. Rosenberger Hayfield Virginia

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